McDowell, Theodore: - Theodore McDowell is a disabled and retired attorney who grew up within the family crucible of abuse, alcoholism, and mental illness. This crucible left lasting emotional and psychological wounds. As an adult, Mr. McDowell experienced additional traumas. In 2004, he was disabled from the practice of law as the result of a traumatic brain injury suffered in a car accident. The injury led to periods of depression, mania, substance abuse, and homelessness. For over twenty years the author struggled with the brain injury, mental illness, substance abuse, and periods of homelessness. The struggle, however, ends on the themes of redemption, forgiveness, healing, and recovery. Mr. McDowell discovered the miracle within the marrow of suffering. He experienced the hope and God's grace embedded in suffering and pain. The author has written a series of three books which explore the journey through childhood and adult trauma. These three books are Evenings on the Edge of Death, Excavating the Cruelty of Memories, and Drinking from God's Well. Prior to the publication of the three-book series, Mr. McDowell also published two previous books of poetry: Wrestling a Blessing from God and Yearning for Human Touch. These two books also deal with his responses to his traumas. Mr. McDowell currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia and is married with five adult children and seven grandchildren scattered across the United States.